Multifunctional applications of biochar beyond carbon storage

N Bolan, SA Hoang, J Beiyuan… - International …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Biochar is produced as a charred material with high surface area and abundant functional
groups by pyrolysis, which refers to the process of thermochemical decomposition of organic …

[HTML][HTML] The potential of biochar as a microbial carrier for agricultural and environmental applications

S Bolan, D Hou, L Wang, L Hale… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar can be an effective carrier for microbial inoculants because of its favourable
properties promoting microbial life. In this review, we assess the effectiveness of biochar as …

[HTML][HTML] Adsorption of various inorganic and organic pollutants by natural and synthetic zeolites: A critical review

Y Dehmani, BB Mohammed, R Oukhrib, A Dehbi… - Arabian Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Zeolites are microporous crystalline aluminosilicates with high surface area and uniform
pore size. Natural and synthetic zeolites have been used to adsorb organic and inorganic …

Functionalized construction of biochar with hierarchical pore structures and surface O-/N-containing groups for phenol adsorption

D Feng, D Guo, Y Zhang, S Sun, Y Zhao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) seriously endanger human health due to their
bioaccumulation and carcinogenic effects, while biochar adsorption method is regarded as …

Sewage sludge derived biochar and its potential for sustainable environment in circular economy: Advantages and challenges

R Khan, S Shukla, M Kumar, A Zuorro… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the increase in population and wastewater generation, the management of solid by-
products, including sewage sludge (SS), has become a challenge. This article reviews …

Modification on biochars for applications: A research update

WH Huang, DJ Lee, C Huang - Bioresource technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Biochars are the solid product of biomass under pyrolysis or gasification treatment, whose
wholesale prices are lower than commercial activated carbons and other fine materials now …

Biomass-derived porous carbons for sorption of Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Y Shen - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can lead to environmental pollution and threaten
human health due to their toxic and carcinogenic nature. The emission of VOCs increases …

Preparation and evaluation of fine-tuned micropore biochar by lignin impregnation for CO2 and VOCs adsorption

X Zhang, L Cao, W ** “circular economy” with the major goal of
eliminating waste by appropriate planning. Biochar has recently gained popularity in the …

Biochar as environmental armour and its diverse role towards protecting soil, water and air

A Kumar, E Singh, R Mishra, S Kumar - Science of The Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Biochar has been of considerable importance for various environmental applications in
recent years. It has exhibited substantial advantages like favourable structural and surface …